Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has revealed the big lesson he has learned from outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp.
Since joining Liverpool back in January of 2023, following a rather successful World Cup campaign for the Netherlands, the Dutch forward has, at times, struggled to burst into life under Jurgen Klopp.
After nearly nine years at Anfield, the iconic German manager will depart Merseyside and take a break from football after what was a gruelling time in charge of the Reds.
Former Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has taken over at the club and the Dutch manager will be hoping to stamp his authority at Anfield.
Gakpo on Klopp lesson
Despite the German manager leaving Liverpool, fans won’t be quick to stop talking about Klopp’s impact with a live Q and A with comedian John Bishop proving how popular he will remain on Merseyside.
As for the players, former PSV forward Cody Gakpo has spoken about the big lesson he learnt during his time under the enigmatic former Borussia Dortmund boss.
“If you look at the impact he has had on the club, the fans, the players, many of whom have experienced him for much longer than I have these one and a half years: that has been very valuable to everyone,” he told De Telegraaf.
“The most important thing I learned from him? That you don’t have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. When he really hit me? That is not a specific moment, but it is a gift that he was able to trigger us as players in a different way every time, to give just an extra percentage or one and a half. That was special.”
Gakpo’s time to shine
Despite how close Gakpo appears to be with Klopp, he still hasn’t yet become a prolific goalscorer in the Premier League for Liverpool.
In 18 months at Anfield, the Dutchman only has 15 goals to his name and will certainly want to improve on these numbers ahead of next season.
Perhaps in Slot, who is Gakpo’s compatriot, he could be given a new lease of life. Slot certainly has a history of getting the best out of strikers with Mexican Santiago Gimenez, netting 23 Eredivise goals under the Dutchman at Feyenoord.
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